Approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Eliminate 2 Points from your New Jersey Driving Record
Eligible for Insurance Rate Reductions of up to 10% for 3 Years
The National Safety Council’s New Jersey Defensive Driving Course is approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Complete the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course and reduce up to two points on your New Jersey driving record and become eligible for insurance rate reductions of up to 10% on applicable premiums for up to three years.
Upon successful completion of the course, your information will be electronically transmitted to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the MVC will then apply the point reduction to your driving record up to two points. Submit a copy of the Certificate of Completion to your insurance provider for premium reduction. Guaranteed 100% pass rate!
Defensive Driving Course Topics:
Driver Safety Affects Everyone
Identify your personal driving behaviors and tendencies
Recognize that every behavior is a choice
Define risky driving behaviors
Explain how to drive defensively in conditions beyond your control
Driving Defensively
Define defensive driving and collision prevention
Identify defensive driving techniques
Use the 'What-if' strategy to recognize and avoid hazards
Identify the risks associated with driving without seat belts or proper restraints
Identify how to effectively use vehicle safety systems
Speeding and Distractions
Recognize the risks of speeding and following too closely
Employ the 3-second and 3-second+ following distance rules
Define aggressive driving and road rage
Identify driving distractions
Recognize risks of distracted driving
Impaired Driving
Identify risks of substance impairment
Identify risks of drowsy driving
Choose safe, responsible, and respectful behaviors to avoid impaired or drowsy driving
Choose appropriate driving behaviors for different driving situations
Explain the proper procedure for navigating multi-lane roads
Managing Driving Risks
Identify risks associated with improper turns
Explain the proper procedures for passing and overtaking another vehicle
Identify risks associated with driving left-of-center
Describe right-of-way violations and safe intersection strategies
Identify roadway maintenance and construction hazards
Use techniques for trains and railway grade crossings
Safely Sharing the Road
Identify other vehicles you will encounter on the road and techniques for dealing with them
Recognize the challenges drivers of larger vehicles face
Explain proper techniques for dealing with pedestrians pedal cyclists, and animals
The 3 Stages of a Collision
Identify the steps to conduct pre-trip inspections
The importance of proper vehicle maintenance
Describe steps for addressing different types of immediate danger you may encounter
Determine if a collision was preventable in different driving situations
10 Habits of Defensive Driving
The Six Deadly Choices
The importance of choosing the right behaviors
Your driving plan
Certificate Process
Upon completion of the course your results will be transmitted to New Jersey State MVC. You will also be able to print a copy immediately at no charge.